Carnival Squash Latkes with Homemade Apple Butter
It’s holiday season and that can only mean one thing: FOOD! Lots and lots of food. We’ve already stuffed ourselves with turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, so what… Read More »
Spatchcock Chicken with Apple Cider Braised Vegetables
I know, I know! You don’t have to say it. That word makes me giggle too! But spatchcock really just means to butterfly the chicken. The technique of… Read More »
Etrog Drop Candy Cookies with Etrog Salt
If you’re wondering what an etrog is, I’m here to answer all of your questions! The etrog is a citrus fruit used in rituals during the holiday of… Read More »
Star Fruit Sherbet
It’s not often I see star fruit in my local grocery store but on a recent shopping trip to restock my fridge after 2 weeks on vacation, there… Read More »
Key Lime Glazed Duck
Welcome to the first ever Jewish Holiday Blog Party, hosted by Jessie of Taste and Miriam of Overtime Cook, and sponsored by Kitchen Aid! As you may know, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New… Read More »
Raspberry-Peach Pinot Grigio Smoothie
In an effort to cool down in this insane August heat in New York, I’ve been clamoring for smoothies, iced coffee and lots of Crystal Light lemonade. I… Read More »
Blueberry-Nectarine Scones with Fruit Compote
Check out my Blueberry-Nectarine Scones with Blueberry-Nectarine Compote on Food, Words & Photos! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… I am so excited to be sharing this… Read More »
Red, White and Blue Pie Pops
Happy 4th of July! This time last year, I was making spicy chili dogs and burning my mouth on ghost chili’s for America’s independence day but I decided to… Read More »
Homemade Cinnamon and Coconut Granola
I know, I know. It doesn’t seem very experimental or crazy. But I’ve never made homemade granola before so this process is very new to me. And I’m… Read More »
Hot & Spicy Desserts
Check out my latest guest blog post on Cook Kosher as I explore some seriously spicy flavors in a few of my favorite desserts. My Jalapeno Double Chocolate Chip Cookies… Read More »

Hi, I'm Melinda. Welcome to Kitchen Tested! I love to cook original, experimental and adventurous recipes and make them accessible for your own kitchen. And to top it all off, everything is kosher! 


